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The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys: Introduction to Ownership and Care

£24.95

263 in stock

Chris J. Mortensen

SKU 9781912178889 Categories , Tag

Description

Horses and donkeys continue to be important to most societies as either recreational or working animals. Presenting a broad coverage of topics relating to horse and donkey ownership, The Handbook of Horses and Donkeys is an introductory guide providing expert advice on current ethical management practices.

The history, evolution and domestication of equids is covered, along with equine anatomy and physiology, nutrition, behaviour, learning and cognition, communication, equine health and disease, hoof care, first aid, parasitic infections, preventive measures, pregnancy and foal management.

The book is practical, guiding the reader towards good management and best practice. Functional topics are also covered, including body condition scoring, estimating body weight, calculating dietary rations, stabling, pasture advice and management of abnormal behaviours and stereotypies. The approach is holistic, with a global perspective of the care and different uses of equines worldwide and of equine health in relation to the global spread of infection and diseases.

The information presented is expert-led but written in an informative and accessible way, designed to be applicable to the novice or experienced owner.

Additional information

ISBN9781912178889
Product typeHB
Publication date01-Nov-09
Dimensions246 × 172 mm
Product options

eBook (ePub), eBook (pdf), Print version

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